Out & About

? The Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Lunch by the River returns from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at Veterans Memorial Park. Several local food vendors will have lunch items available for purchase, and visitors can sit back and relax while enjoying entertainment provided by Harps & Heels. Bring a blanket or lawn chair for seating. For more information, call 715-423-1830.

? The summer Jazz N Pizazz music series continues from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at the Lakes Course Pavilion at Lake Arrowhead, 1472 Apache Ave., town of Rome. The event will feature live music from BOOM 42. For more information, call 715-325-2991.

? Wisconsin Poet Laureate Max Garland will read from his poetry at 7 p.m. today in the All-Purpose Room at McMillan Memorial Library, 490 E. Grand Ave. Admission is free. Coffee and light refreshments will be provided. For more information, call the library at 715-422-5136.

? Grand Rapids Lions will present its 17th annual Music Fest on Friday and Saturday at Grand Rapids Lions Park, 3610 County Road W. Gates open at 5 p.m. The event will feature music by Boxkar on Friday, and Boogie and the Yo-Yo'z on Saturday. Cost is $5 per car per day. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase.

? Friends of the Lakes Course, part of the Lake Arrowhead Association, will host the Rhythm & Brews Festival from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday at Lake Arrowhead's South Lake Center, 1374 Rain Dance Trail, town of Rome. The event will include bingo, Art and Wine at the Lakefront, a "cornhole" tournament, music by Jumpship Blues Band and Bob Nichols Band, food and refreshments, and more. Proceeds benefit the Friends of the Lakes Course. For more information, go to www.lakearrowhead-golf.com.

? The 65th annual Fireman's Picnic will be held Saturday and Sunday at the Vesper Community Center, 5032 Benson Ave., Vesper. The park opens at 4 p.m. Saturday and will feature music by Vic Ferrari from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Activities on Sunday will include a parade at noon, bingo from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., water fight at 1:30 p.m., music by Vic Ferrari from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and a raffle drawing at 6 p.m. Children's rides and inflatables, and food and refreshments also will be available.

? Anchor Bay Bar and Grill, 3460 N. Biron Drive, continues its summer music series this weekend with The Grey Cats from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Southbound from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. There is no cover charge. For more information, call 715-423-0010.

? The Kommissioners will play from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday at Trail's End Bar & Grill, 1497 Alpine Drive, Nekoosa. For more information, call 715-325-9898.

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Out & About

The Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Lunch by the River returns from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at Veterans Memorial Park.

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